Consultant Ophthalmologist with An Interest Medical - Brighton, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 379

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 379

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Brighton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in medical retina. This post is based in a well-established, dynamic and cohesive Ophthalmology department.

This opportunity has arisen as part of a quality improvement project aiming to meet the ever-increasing demands of our patient population.

The Sussex Eye Hospital is a specialist eye hospital with two dedicated ophthalmic theatres (one with anaesthetic cover); one ward; outpatients department and a 24hr eye casualty service.

It serves a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke unit at Princess Royal Hospital with plans in place to work in other locations.

The Sussex Eye Hospital has an active role in research, supported by its own research team and the trust research department.

Sussex Eye Hospital is part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and plays an important part in undergraduate training in conjunction with Brighton and Sussex Medical School and post graduate education and training within the KSS School of Ophthalmology.

It is located opposite the Royal Sussex County Hospital and next to the Postgraduate Centre. The Royal Sussex County Hospital provides specialist investigations and liaison with other disciplines. The Postgraduate Centre has meeting/teaching rooms, lecture theatres, an extensive library and a restaurant.